re: Cooking a whole tenderloin for Christmas

Got assigned cooking the beef tenderloin yesterday for a crowd that liked their beef cooked medium well!

I obliged, cutting the meat in half to cook my half medium rare, but it was a bit painful seeing such an expensive cut of meat turn gray.

On the flip side, they're easily pleased so it was compliments all around for the amateur chef and more importantly, dish cleaning was taken off my hands.

Mr Mom - That looks awesome!

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I put it in a 500 degree oven for ~30 minutes and then cover in foil on the counter for 30 more. Comes out perfect and the pan drippings make an insane sauce addition.

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Came here to thank Gaston for posting this. I cooked a Turkey, Pork loin and a Whole tenderloin for Christmas at the house. Needless to say I was "busy". I did just as Gaston posted and it was perfect. Rare on the thick side and well on the thin. Everyone had there preferred slice.

MC/HNY everyone.